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BEST OF DBD 2016: ASKING

Posted by DBD Team

As we come to the end of 2016, we’re taking a look back at the posts that inspired the most conversations on the blog and with our clients. Today’s topic? Asking for a Gift.

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Topics: Art Of The Ask, Volunteer Management, Endowment, Annual, Capital, Board Management, Best Of

BEST OF DBD 2016: LEADERSHIP

Posted by DBD Team

As we come to the end of 2016, we’re taking a look back at the posts that inspired the most conversations on the blog and with our clients. Today’s topic? Leadership.

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Topics: Leadership, Volunteer Leadership, Board Development, Volunteer Management, Board Management, Best Of

CHANGE THE REQUEST

Posted by Michele Goodrich

A relatively common concern among nonprofit executives and development directors is that their board members are reluctant to ask for money.

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Topics: Volunteer, Board Development, Art Of The Ask, Volunteer Management, Board Management

SABOTAGING YOUR CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY

Posted by Danny Maier

Recently, I attended a board meeting for a great nonprofit organization. Afterward, the CEO confessed that he was “really troubled that we can’t create a culture of philanthropy here. It is just so frustrating.”

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Topics: Volunteer Leadership, Board Development, Board Management, Campaign Planning

EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE

Posted by Mike Bussey

I was stunned by the phone call.

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Topics: Donor Stewardship, Gratitude, Board Management

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